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NSEL crisis: SIT to probe criminal offence

NSEL crisis: SIT to probe criminal offence

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Investigation to be over by weekend, Mumbai police EOW to lodge FIR thereafter.

IPL should not be scrapped: Ashanta de Mel

IPL should not be scrapped: Ashanta de Mel

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

The spot-fixing and betting scandal in Indian Premier League matches is unfortunate but IPL should not be scrapped, former Sri Lankan fast bowler Ashanta De Mel said.

India doesn't require lessons on freedom of press from NYT: CBI

India doesn't require lessons on freedom of press from NYT: CBI

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

CBI's press information officer and spokesman R K Gaur said the editorial "gives the impression" that action is not being taken against other big loan defaulters and that the raids on NDTV's founders were a part of a "vendetta" against the broadcaster.

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Six pilgrims and a woman pilot were killed when a chopper crashed in Katra, the base camp of the Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

Another head rolls in Ayodhya letter row

Another head rolls in Ayodhya letter row

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday removed R M Srivastava from the post of Principal Secretary (Home), close on the heels of suspending IAS officer Sarvesh Chandra Mishra in connection with a controversial letter on "reconstruction" of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Lanka's sports minister said some 10 million rupees (around $70,000) had been offered to the players to lose the match. Police had mounted a search for the suspect who was said to have approached the two players

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Mishra, a 1997-batch officer, was the Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh before he was shunted out on Saturday.

Modi on how to track undeclared wealth

Modi on how to track undeclared wealth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Modi said officers must fix clear targets to improve the country's tax administration by 2022, the 75th anniversary of Independence.

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Election Commission sent a notice to Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the BJP's Mumbai chief. This is probably because a leading newspaper highlighted his utterances on its front page.

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Eight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment, which had undertaken a daring operation just inside Myanmar territory following the Manipur ambush, were among 67 for whom President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved Gallantry awards.

Search on for Hyderabad students feared drowned, 5 bodies found

Search on for Hyderabad students feared drowned, 5 bodies found

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Rescuers on Monday fished out bodies of five Hyderabad-based engineering students, who were washed away in the swirling waters of Beas River along with 20 classmates whose fate is not known as Chief minister Virbhadra Singh ordered a magisterial inquiry and suspension of Resident Engineer of Larji hydropower project.

CBI to register cases to probe 'travel bill fraud'

CBI to register cases to probe 'travel bill fraud'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Armed with some documents pointing to large-scale irregularities, the Central Bureau of Investigation will soon register cases to probe the alleged involvement of some Rajya Sabha MPs and central government employees in forging leave travel concession claims for travel on state-run Air India.

Dec 16 gang rape case: 'Witness not robbed before incident'

Dec 16 gang rape case: 'Witness not robbed before incident'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

One of the accused in the December 16 gang rape case on Thursday claimed before a Delhi court that he, along with other five co-accused, had not beaten or robbed the carpenter that night.

Pakistan will continue to support terrorists

Pakistan will continue to support terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'The problem with India and Pakistan can be solved by Pakistan by ceasing its support for Islamist terrorists operating in India, letting go of its baseless demands upon Kashmir, ceasing its support for terrorists attacking India assets in Afghanistan.'

Srinivasan set to return as BCCI chief

Srinivasan set to return as BCCI chief

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

BCCI President-in-exile N Srinivasan seems set to return to the helm of affairs after a two-judge probe panel found no evidence against his team Chennai Super Kings in the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal which rocked the sixth edition of the event.

NITI Aayog wants income till Rs 7 lakh in 10% I-T slab

NITI Aayog wants income till Rs 7 lakh in 10% I-T slab

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Aayog feels expansion of the lowest base will enable more people to pay taxes.

Onus on disproving conflict of interest on Srinivasan, says SC

Onus on disproving conflict of interest on Srinivasan, says SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday put the onus on Board of Control for Cricket in India president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan to prove that there was no conflict of interest involving him that came in the way of a probe into the IPL-6 scam and took strong exception to his counsel "repeatedly" naming Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the proceedings.

Scindia, Jaitley submit detailed report on Modi probe to BCCI

Scindia, Jaitley submit detailed report on Modi probe to BCCI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

The two-member special disciplinary committee comprising of Jyotiraditya Scindia and Arun Jaitley, appointed to investigate charges levelled against former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi, completed their probe and submitted their findings to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Dec 16 gang rape: Court completes prosecution evidence

Dec 16 gang rape: Court completes prosecution evidence

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Monday completed recording of the evidence of prosecution witnesses in the December 16 gangrape case with the investigating officer, saying she had arrested accused after the incident was reported.

Ram Singh arrested from bus identified by victim's friend: Cop

Ram Singh arrested from bus identified by victim's friend: Cop

Rediff.com14 May 2013

A Delhi police official on Tuesday told a special court that the bus in which a 23-year-old girl was gang-raped on December 16 night was identified by the victim's friend and the main accused Ram Singh was arrested from the vehicle itself.

How the CBI can be saved

How the CBI can be saved

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.

Vyapam: SC upholds order cancelling admission of 634 students

Vyapam: SC upholds order cancelling admission of 634 students

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

In a jolt to 634 medical students, the Supreme Court on Monday upheld cancellation of their admission in the MBBS course through Vyapam test in Madhya Pradesh for adopting unfair means, terming their action as "an act of deceit".

'Anurag Thakur can easily lead BCCI into a new era'

'Anurag Thakur can easily lead BCCI into a new era'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

'The main reason for having neutral venues for the Ranji Trophy is to make it more competitive and less affected by doctoring of wickets.' 'There is no reason why people shouldn't be able to see Virat Kohli playing a Ranji Trophy match at any location.'

So who gets to remember old wounds?

So who gets to remember old wounds?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'Muslims and Dalits must erase the way they remember their past, or carry out their their performances in private,' says Jyoti Punwani, as Maharashtra's Censor Board denies permission to a play Jai Bhim, Jai Bharat.

Cow who was issued admit card does not appear for examination

Cow who was issued admit card does not appear for examination

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Budgam resident show loopholes in exam admission process.

Mizoram girl found murdered in Delhi home, partner detained

Mizoram girl found murdered in Delhi home, partner detained

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A 27-year-old girl from Mizoram was found dead under mysterious circumstances in south Delhi's Munirka area last night, police said.

Our institutions are at risk under Modi

Our institutions are at risk under Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'The autonomy of essential institutions is clearly under question as the Modi government seeks to influence them politically.' 'The credibility of institutions such as the EC, the CBI, the CVC, the UPSC, the RBI, media, and universities, has been compromised,' notes Zoya Hasan, the distinguished political thinker.

Boat tragedy toll mounts to 24; PM, Nitish announce ex-gratia

Boat tragedy toll mounts to 24; PM, Nitish announce ex-gratia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

An FIR has also been lodged against boat operator in Sonpur Police Station.

Heads set to roll after England's Caribbean flop show?

Heads set to roll after England's Caribbean flop show?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

England cricket captain Alastair Cook has denied there is any need for a review of the team's failure to win the Test series against West Indies but coach Peter Moores may feel uneasy on the flight back from the Caribbean.

India's tour of South Africa to begin with ODI series

India's tour of South Africa to begin with ODI series

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The Indian team's tour of South Africa, which was finalised after weeks of deliberations and controversies, will kick off with a three-match One-Day International series starting on December 5, in Johannesburg.

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Poor disclosure among India-listed firms is a turnoff for foreign investors.

Controversy over Lord's cricket ground overhaul

Controversy over Lord's cricket ground overhaul

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord's Cricket Ground, is embroiled in allegations of "high-handedness" over a planned overhaul of the London-based stadium.

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended the curator of the Maharashtra Cricket Association's stadium in Pune after he was captured on television in a sting operation, claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of Wednesday's second India-New Zealand One-Day International.

I have washed my hands off cricket in India: Kundra

I have washed my hands off cricket in India: Kundra

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Suspended for life from taking part in any form of cricketing activity by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, Rajasthan Royals' former co-owner Raj Kundra said, "I have been wronged".

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

Smith steps down from IPL captaincy, may miss league as CA probe begins

Smith steps down from IPL captaincy, may miss league as CA probe begins

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the new skipper of the IPL team.

10 dead after BSF plane crashes into wall near Delhi

10 dead after BSF plane crashes into wall near Delhi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The plane crashed into the airport boundary wall and landed in a sewage treatment plant while returning back due to apparent technical problem.

Asif submits written apology to PCB, agrees to cooperate

Asif submits written apology to PCB, agrees to cooperate

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif took a step further towards his rehabilitation when he subamitted a written apology to the Cricket Board (PCB) and also agreed to cooperate with authorities on the spot-fixing issue.

Woman molested on Mumbai train, accused arrested

Woman molested on Mumbai train, accused arrested

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

A 23-year-old woman was attacked in the ladies compartment of a local train on Saturday morning by a man who tried to strangulate her when she resisted a rape attempt.